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The Chiang Mai Womens Correctional Facility (read: Prison) is in the heart of Old Town Chiang Mai. And here, the ladies are offered a chance to learn a trade. Some women learn how to make clothes or other handicrafts, some learn Thai massage. Continue reading →

Our class of eleven students is now down to five, literally dwindling by the hour as more of us head to the bus station and far-flung teaching billets. We’ve all graduated, even the two of us who have not taken the final exam, so this week is basically ‘filler’. Continue reading →

The final exam for our TEFL course was administered poolside with an open book and, in some cases, beers on the table and cigarettes in hand. Calls to prayer from the nearby mosque, spinning fans, children splashing in the pool. “I must say, this is the most unique setting of a test ever, ” said Shaun. Can you argue with him? Continue reading →

I’ve taken so many pictures, It’ll take me weeks to go through them. But for now, here are some more pictures for my fellow students and those of you around the world that have requested them. Continue reading →

In a hastily arranged ceremony marked by last minute changes to travel itineraries for people who are, in some instances, expected to be teaching at a school tomorrow (that they can’t possibly reach by then), we received our diplomas – I’m pretty sure that makes us diplomats. Continue reading →

Today presents a full schedule of activities. We start out at a Butterfly and Orchid Farm, then a quick stop at a local market before heading to a waterfall / water slide. They we have lunch and head to the river for some white water rafting and a bamboo raft ride. Finally, we visit an elephant adventure park. A big Day indeed. Continue reading →

About a week ago, I was out and about, and thought to myself, it might be cool to get everyone in my TEFL class some Sky Lanterns. So the night before our final exam (and graduation, we all assumed), I got the team together to send our hopes, wishes, and dreams into the night sky. Continue reading →